Real-Time Video Engineer (C++/Rust) – Hybrid Onsite

KAKE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KAKE is seeking an experienced Video Software Engineer to develop a real‑time video platform for critical services. This role focuses on low‑latency video pipelines and involves working across processing stacks, requiring strong expertise in C++ and Rust, and a passion for solving complex challenges.

The ideal candidate has experience with AWS, video codecs, and image processing techniques. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2-3 times a week in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in C++ and Rust.
• Professional experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong understanding of video and image processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy low-latency video processing pipelines.
• Develop real-time video processing solutions.
• Contribute to the operational support of video services.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions.

Skills

C++

Rust

AWS cloud services

GStreamer

Video codecs

Image processing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows 10/11

Linux

CUDA

NVIDIA Video Codec SDK

Job description

KAKE is seeking an experienced Video Software Engineer to develop a real‑time video platform for critical services. This role focuses on low‑latency video pipelines and involves working across processing stacks, requiring strong expertise in C++ and Rust, and a passion for solving complex challenges.

The ideal candidate has experience with AWS, video codecs, and image processing techniques. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2-3 times a week in Pittsburgh.